OBD Guide

P202A

Reductant Tank Heater Control Circuit/Open

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$17–89 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Check Engine Light Is On
  • Reduced engine power
  • Increased fuel consumption
  • SCR System Error Message
  • Heating of the urea tank does not work

Causes

  • Broken wiring in the heating circuit
  • Heating control relay malfunction
  • Failure of the heating element
  • Problems with the SCR control unit
  • Short circuit in the circuit

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of wiring and connections
  2. Check the functionality of the heating relay
  3. Test the heating element for resistance
  4. Check the fuses of the corresponding circuit
  5. Scan the SCR control unit for additional errors

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